Welcome to the Phototherapy and Photochemotherapy Online Course
This online training programme on phototherapy and photochemotherapy (PUVA) has been put together by Photonet, the National Managed Clinical Network (NMCN) for Phototherapy within Scotland, with the objective to improve patient care by empowering Scotland’s phototherapy workforce through education, training and lifelong learning.
Online eLearning
On successful completion of this online module you will be able to print off a certificate. For staff administering phototherapy completion of this online module alone is not sufficient to confirm training in phototherapy. These staff also need to satisfactorily complete a period of supervised practice (including mentoring).
Online e-learning and mentoring (requirements)
To obtain your competence in phototherapy you will need to complete the full Photonet phototherapy course along with a period of supervised practice (this requirement only applies to new members of staff who will be administering phototherapy).
You will:
- Be a practitioner registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council or the Health Professions Council OR be working under the direct supervision of a registered practitioner;
- Be delivering/prescribing phototherapy to patients on a regular basis;
- Be supported by your manager to take the programme.
Commitment
To obtain your competence in phototherapy you will need to commit to:
- Read the student/mentor guide
- Complete the programme and assessment within six months of commencement
- Complete all assessments to the satisfaction of your mentor
- Maintain a work-based profile
To Access the Course: Please choose from the two options below
Please Note: You will need to be signed in to your Turas account to access the below learning items. Please register for a free Turas account if you do not already have one.
Further information about Photonet
Website: www.photonet.scot.nhs.uk
Email: nss.photonet@nhs.scot